2010-2015 Toyota Prius Oil Maintenance Light Reset Guide

Toyota Prius is Toyota’s hybrid car that uses the latest technology from Japan. Prius is a Greek name that means in front. Toyota Prius is the first commercial car that has a hybrid concept. So are you wondering how to reset the maintenance required light on a Toyota Prius after an oil change?

If you’re a Toyota Prius owner, you know how important it is to keep up with regular maintenance. One of the most common maintenance tasks is resetting the maintenance required light after an oil change. In this guide, I’ll provide you with expert tips and advice on how to reset the light quickly and easily. So now we’ll get started here.

Resetting Oil Light On Prius Prime/Prius V (2010-2015)

How To Reset Maintenance Light in Prius C

In this section, I will tell you how to reset the maintenance light on the PRIUS C (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). It’s slightly different than the other Toyota’s but almost exactly the same. So to do it on this particular model is pretty simple. The first what you want to do is:

• Put it on to power but don’t turn on the engine
• Then hit the TRIP button until it comes on ODO, not on Trip A or Trip B
• Now I’ll go ahead and turn it off
• After that, you have to turn on the car again then you’re gonna press the TRIP button three times and hold it on the third one
• Keep holding the button and you’ll see it’s flashing reset in counting down then it’s zero and you’re done

For your info, this operation work for the third generation of the Toyota Prius (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 model years) and applies to the Prius V, Prius C, and Prius PHV. The model from 2016 to 2023 is somewhat different, but I’ll do my best to provide you with a link here.

What kind and how many quarts of oil does Prius take?

Only one engine is available throughout the five Toyota Prius trim levels: a 1.8L four-cylinder engine is standard in all models. The oil type you’ll be using is SAE 0W-20 full synthetic. The short-term solution if 0W-20 is unavailable is to utilize SAE 5W-20.

The Toyota Prius uses 4.4 quarts of oil with a filter to meet the minimum requirements. Ideally, you should change your Prius’ oil every 10,000 miles or 12 months.

What does check hybrid system light mean?

Whenever the check hybrid system light illuminates on a Toyota Prius, it means that the hybrid system has encountered a problem. You should not exceed 40 mph in the car and should not turn on the air conditioning. 

Do a vehicle scan first if you have the OBD scanner tool. Write down any codes that the scan generates. Unplugging the battery for 2 minutes may help if there isn’t a scanner tool around. However, this will reset all the codes. A typical issue is a hybrid battery with damaged cells, for which the average dealer charges between $3K and $5K to repair plus $125 for a diagnosis.

Yellow Triangle Warning Lights

A yellow triangle might indicate several things on the Toyota Prius. Low oil levels in your automobile are one of them. Warning lights like this one should be seen as a sign that something is wrong and must be fixed.

While warning lights might be unsettling for drivers, they do not always indicate immediate danger. This color is used for more significant warnings that need urgent attention or the need to pull over and addressed. As a result, a warning light and sound with a red flashing light are more serious. If you’re unsure about the source of the alert, it’s recommended to get your automobile checked out by a technician.

FAQ – Toyota Prius Oil Maintenance

So that’s all you need to do. I hope that was helpful; there are many steps to that, so if you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comment section below. Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day.